CDG Terminal 2E Guide 2026: Halls K, L and M, Map and Tips
Terminal 2E is where most long-haul journeys through Paris begin and end: the Air France intercontinental terminal, shared with SkyTeam partners such as Delta. It is also the one hall at CDG with a twist — three boarding halls, two of them satellites reached by shuttle. This guide explains K, L and M, what happens at arrivals and departures, how to connect to 2F and 2G, and where a chauffeur meets you. It is the detailed chapter of our Paris CDG Airport guide, written by a team that drives to 2E several times a day.
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- What 2E is. The flagship long-haul hall of Terminal 2, home to Air France intercontinental and most non-Schengen flights and to SkyTeam partners such as Delta Air Lines.
- Three boarding halls. Hall K is inside the main 2E building; halls L and M are satellites reached by a short automatic shuttle from the main building. Check-in, border control and the arrivals level are shared by all three.
- The letter matters. K, L or M is printed on your boarding pass. If it reads L or M, allow a few extra minutes and follow the signs to the shuttle.
- Connections. 2F is a walk away across the station; 2G is a walk to 2F plus a shuttle bus; Terminals 1 and 3 are a free CDGVAL ride.
- Getting to Paris. About 25 km to the northern edge of the city, 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 by car depending on traffic; a pre-booked chauffeur from €119 waits at the 2E arrivals exit with your name.
Gate changes, works and disruptions are published in real time by Paris Aéroport on parisaeroport.fr. What follows is the stable picture you can plan around.
Who flies from CDG Terminal 2E
2E is the long-haul terminal of Air France: its intercontinental flights and most of its non-Schengen flights depart from here, while Schengen flights use mainly 2F and regional flights 2G. SkyTeam partners join Air France at 2E, Delta Air Lines being the most familiar name for transatlantic travellers. If you are flying Air France La Première, 2E is also where the dedicated entrance is, on the departures level.
Airlines do move halls for works, seasons or specific routes. Check the terminal and hall on your boarding pass or on the departures and arrivals pages of parisaeroport.fr before you leave for the airport; the full airline-by-terminal table is in our Paris CDG Airport guide. For an airline-specific service, see our pages for Delta passengers at 2E and Air France La Première.
Halls K, L and M explained
The single most useful thing to know about 2E is that it is one terminal with three boarding halls, and that the three are not equally close to the door.
Hall K
Hall K sits inside the main 2E building. From check-in and security you walk to your gate without any shuttle, which makes it the simplest of the three. If your boarding pass reads K, standard long-haul timing is enough.
Halls L and M
Halls L and M are two satellites, reached by a short ride on an automatic shuttle from the main 2E building. The shuttle is signposted from the departures area; follow the signs for your letter and allow time for the ride and the walk at each end. Check-in and border control are the same whichever letter you hold — in the main 2E building — and the shuttle takes you out to the gates. Add a few extra minutes to your plan if your boarding pass shows L or M, and keep an eye on the screens, as hall allocations can change up to the day of travel.
On arrival, one exit for all three
Whichever hall your aircraft docks at, you leave the airport through the same 2E arrivals level. You cannot arrive at L or M and exit without passing through the 2E building — which is exactly why a driver waiting at the 2E arrivals exit will find you whatever your gate was.
CDG Terminal 2E map: how the terminal is laid out
Terminal 2 is a chain of halls along a central roadway, with the RER and TGV station in the middle between the C/D pair and the E/F pair. 2E stands on the same side as 2A and 2C, at the eastern end of that side; 2F faces it across the station. Hall 2G is a separate, smaller building further east, outside the main loop.
Within 2E, picture it in three parts:
- The main building, with the check-in area and border control shared by all three halls, the departures level where Air France La Première has its dedicated entrance (porte 17), and the arrivals level everybody leaves through.
- Hall K, the boarding hall inside that main building.
- Halls L and M, the two satellites out on the apron, linked to the main building by the automatic shuttle.
The Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV station — RER B and TGV — is inside Terminal 2 between the C/D and E/F halls, directly below the Sheraton hotel, and is reached from 2E on foot by covered walkways. For the interactive map with gate numbers and the location of a particular desk or counter, use the official Paris Aéroport plans on parisaeroport.fr; gates and counters move too often for a static page to be reliable.
Arriving at Terminal 2E
Passport control
Nearly every flight into 2E comes from outside the Schengen area, so you pass border control before baggage claim. Automated e-gates are available to adults holding biometric passports from the EU and a list of other countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada and Australia; everyone else queues for a manned booth. At 2E, border control is in the main building, after the shuttle if you landed at L or M. Queues are longest when several long-haul flights land together in the early morning; a 60-minute margin is sensible on a night flight. Non-EU travellers are now registered in the European Entry/Exit System on first entry, which can lengthen the process on busy days.
Baggage and customs
Baggage belts are signposted by flight; trolleys are free. After the belts you pass customs (green or blue channel if you have nothing to declare) and come out into the public arrivals hall of 2E. Ignore anyone approaching you inside the hall to offer a taxi — only the official rank outside and a driver you have booked in advance are legitimate. Our CDG arrival guide covers the four mistakes to avoid.
Where your driver waits at 2E
A pre-booked driver spares you the search: he knows which door you will come through. He stands at the exit of the hall on your ticket. At 2E, whichever satellite you dock at (K, L or M), you come out through the 2E arrivals level, where he waits; Air France La Première passengers are dropped at porte 17.
You receive his name and mobile number before landing. If you do not spot him, one call and he is a few metres away. Give us your flight number and we follow the aircraft, not the timetable: 60 minutes of waiting after touchdown are included, enough for passport control and the baggage belt after a night flight. Details and prices on the CDG airport transfer page; for premium meet and greet and fast-track options, see VIP transfers at CDG.
Departing from Terminal 2E
Check-in and timing
Three hours before a long-haul departure is the usual rule, and your airline's own advice if it says otherwise. Check-in counters, bag drops and security lanes are separate for each terminal and hall, so make sure your car drops you at 2E and not at a neighbouring hall. Add a margin if you are flying from halls L or M (automatic shuttle to the gates), if you need a tax refund, or on a day of industrial action. A chauffeur who drives to CDG daily will drop you at the 2E departures kerb — or at porte 17 if you are travelling La Première.
Tax refund (détaxe)
Visitors resident outside the European Union can reclaim VAT on purchases made in France above a minimum amount per shop and day, provided the retailer issued an electronic tax-free form. At CDG the form is validated at the PABLO self-service kiosks, found in the departure areas of each terminal, by scanning its barcode; do this before checking in any bag that contains the goods, as customs may ask to see them. Refund desks for cash or card reimbursement are nearby. The rules and thresholds are set by French customs — confirm them on the official sites before you shop.
Security and the shuttle to L and M
Liquids are limited to 100 ml containers in a clear bag unless the lane is equipped with new-generation scanners, which are being introduced progressively; follow the signs on the day. Your boarding pass and the screens tell you whether you board from K, in the main building, or from L or M out in the satellites; for L and M, follow the signs to the automatic shuttle and allow time for the ride before boarding closes.
Connections from Terminal 2E
CDG Terminal 2E to 2F
The most common connection at the airport, typically between an Air France long-haul flight at 2E and a European flight at 2F. The two halls face each other across the Terminal 2 station and are linked by signposted walkways; you do it on foot, and signage is good. Follow the connecting-flights signs rather than exiting to the public area, and expect a passport check when you move between the non-Schengen side (2E) and the Schengen side (2F). With luggage or a tight connection, keep a comfortable margin — and if your onward flight is at L or M, remember the shuttle is still ahead of you once you are back at 2E.
CDG Terminal 2E to 2G
2G, the small regional terminal, is only reachable by a dedicated shuttle bus that leaves from the 2F side. From 2E, walk to 2F first, then take the bus; build that ride into your timing in both directions. If you are being collected at the end of a journey that ends at 2G, a driver who knows CDG meets you at 2G itself rather than making you take the bus back.
Terminal 2E to Terminals 1 and 3
Take the CDGVAL, the free, driverless shuttle train that links Terminal 2, Terminal 3/Roissypôle and Terminal 1, with stops at two car parks on the way. The Terminal 2 CDGVAL station is signposted from 2E; it needs no ticket and runs frequently. Do not try to walk between terminals.
Terminal 2E to the train station
The Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV station is inside Terminal 2, between the C/D and E/F halls, a few minutes on foot from 2E by covered walkway. It serves the RER B into Paris and the TGV high-speed trains to Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Strasbourg and other French cities without going through central Paris; Air France sells some of these trains as flight connections. Fares and timetables change — check them on the day of travel.
Lounges at CDG Terminal 2E
As the Air France long-haul hub, 2E has Air France lounges airside in its boarding halls, and partner airlines offer lounge access to their eligible passengers too. Entry depends on your cabin, your frequent-flyer status or, where offered, a paid pass; your boarding pass or the airline app tells you which lounge is yours and in which hall. Opening hours and locations change with works and schedules, so check the Air France website or parisaeroport.fr on the day rather than relying on a map printed months ago.
One practical point: if your lounge is not in the hall you board from, leave it with time for the walk — and for the shuttle if your gate is at L or M. Power sockets are available in the lounges and in most seating areas, and Paris Aéroport provides free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal.
Restaurants, shops and duty free at 2E
Of all the halls at CDG, 2E and Terminal 1 have the widest choice of duty-free and luxury boutiques, concentrated airside once you are through security — French fashion houses, perfume and cosmetics, wine and spirits, chocolate and gourmet food, in the main building and out in the satellites. Prices are duty-free for non-EU destinations only. Cafés, bars and sit-down restaurants are spread across both the public and the airside areas, with the larger selection past security; expect airport prices and queues when several long-haul departures are scheduled together.
If you want a proper meal before a long-haul flight without airport prices, remember that a chauffeur drop-off is timed to the minute: finish lunch in Paris and let the car, not the departure board, set your pace.
Getting from Terminal 2E to Paris
CDG lies north-east of Paris, about 25 km from the périphérique and roughly 35 km by road from the Eiffel Tower. By car, count 45 minutes on a clear road and up to 1 hour 15 in weekday peak traffic. From 2E your options are:
- Private chauffeur — door to door, fixed price from €119 to Paris, driver at the 2E arrivals exit with your name, flight tracked, 60 minutes of waiting included. CDG airport transfer.
- Taxi — regulated flat fare to Paris from the official rank outside the terminal; queue on arrival, no booking in your name.
- RER B, Roissybus and shuttles — the budget options from the Terminal 2 station, compared honestly in our CDG to Paris guide.
Onward without entering Paris: Disneyland Paris is east of the airport, reached by motorway without crossing the city; Orly Airport is on the south side and the transfer between the two is timed to your first flight's real landing. Back to the overview: Paris CDG Airport guide.
Frequently asked questions
Which airlines fly from CDG Terminal 2E?
Terminal 2E is the long-haul terminal of Air France, which uses it for intercontinental and most non-Schengen flights, and of its SkyTeam partners such as Delta Air Lines. Allocations can change for works, seasons or specific routes, so always check the terminal and hall printed on your boarding pass or on parisaeroport.fr before you leave.
What is the difference between halls K, L and M at Terminal 2E?
Hall K is in the main 2E building; halls L and M are satellites reached by a short automatic shuttle from the main 2E building. You check in and clear border control in the same place whichever hall you fly from, so allow a few extra minutes for L and M. On arrival, all three halls bring you out through the same 2E arrivals level.
How do I get from CDG Terminal 2E to Terminal 2F?
On foot. 2F faces 2E across the Terminal 2 train station and the two halls are linked by signposted walkways; this is the most common connection at the airport. If you are connecting between a non-Schengen flight at 2E and a Schengen flight at 2F, expect a passport check on the way. Follow the connecting-flights signs rather than leaving the terminal, and keep a comfortable margin with luggage.
How do I get from Terminal 2E to Terminal 2G?
Walk from 2E to 2F, then take the dedicated shuttle bus to 2G, which leaves from the 2F side. 2G is a separate, smaller building outside the main Terminal 2 loop, so build the bus ride into your connection time in both directions.
Is there an Air France lounge at Terminal 2E?
Yes. Air France lounges and lounges of partner airlines are located airside in the boarding halls of 2E; access depends on your cabin, your frequent-flyer status or a paid entry where offered. Check the exact lounge for your hall, its opening hours and the access rules on the Air France website or your boarding pass, as they change.
Where does my private driver wait at Terminal 2E?
At the exit of the hall on your ticket, holding a sign with your name. At 2E, whichever satellite you dock at (K, L or M), you come out through the 2E arrivals level, where he waits; Air France La Première passengers are dropped at porte 17. You receive his name and mobile number before landing, and 60 minutes of waiting after touchdown are included.
How early should I arrive at Terminal 2E for my flight?
Three hours before a long-haul departure is the usual rule at 2E. Add a margin if your boarding pass shows hall L or M (automatic shuttle to the gates), if you need a tax refund at the PABLO kiosks, or on a strike day. Your airline's own recommendation always takes precedence.
How do I get from Terminal 2E to central Paris?
A pre-booked chauffeur drives you door to door for a fixed price from €119, with your flight tracked and 60 minutes of waiting included. Otherwise there is the official taxi rank outside 2E, or the RER B from the Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV station inside Terminal 2. Count 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 by road depending on traffic.
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